W ORK HEALTH SAFETY & INJURY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS MANUAL
WHSIMS 007
SAFE W ORK METHOD STATEMENT
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ISSUE :
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SAFE WORK METHOD STATEMENT
Form 007.2
SAFE WORK METHOD STATEMENT (PART 1)
Job: STABLES OPEN DAY
Document Reference
No:
Department: XXXX Racing Stables
Revision Date:
Section: Bottom Stables
Manager’s / Trainer’s Approval:
Work Area: Courtyard
Manager’s / Trainer’s Name:
Key Safety Plant / Equipment / (including P.P.E.)
Safety Checks / Hazardous Substances
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Bridles / head collars / leads / anti rearing bits
Non-slip parade surface
Barricades or signs directing visitors to designated area
Personal Protective Equipment: Wide brimmed hats /
sunscreen, safety work boots / gloves
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Guard dog secured
Vet products and assorted equipment in locked cabinets
Stable tools stored away and secure
Check all bridles and leads in good condition
Codes of Practice Legislation: Applicable to Work? Y/N
External Considerations
If Yes, state:
Weather conditions
Person/s required to carry out work
Duties & Responsibilities
Qualifications / Experience / Training required to complete work
Trainer
Foreman
Strappers
Monitor people near parade
area.
Cleaning area
Staff organization
Prepare and lead horses
Licensed trainer and registered personnel
Horse handling competency, people skills, on-the-job training
Copies of relevant Acts, Regulations, Australian Standards and Codes of Practices can be obtained from WorkCover NSW and/or Standards Australia
DATE PREPARED : MARCH 2015
REVISION DATE: MARCH 2016
W ORK HEALTH SAFETY & INJURY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS MANUAL
WHSIMS 007
SAFE W ORK METHOD STATEMENT
PAGE
AUTHORISED BY : AS
ISSUE :
SAFE WORK METHOD STATEMENT (PART 2)
Document Reference:
Job: STABLES OPEN DAY
No:
Procedure (in steps)
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FOUR
Possible Hazards in Executing Procedure
Key Safety Controls & Associated Procedures
Manual lifting – muscle strain
Use light barricades (eg. witches hats) and correct
lifting techniques.
Establish schedule
Notification to clients
Prepare stables
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Secure parade area
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Secure tools / tack room
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Secure guard dogs
 Erect signs
Physically check parade area
Erect signs to designated area
Handle tools correctly
Usual dog handler
Muscle strain
Cuts & bruises
Manual handling techniques
Safety gloves, shovel & bucket
Muscle strain
Cuts & bruises
Manual handling techniques
Safety gloves
Cable ties
Arrival of Owners
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Car parking
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Direct to parade area
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Monitoring of gates to
keep out unauthorised
persons
Prepare horses
Groom horses
Clear signs indicating appropriate parking areas.
Injury to people and animals
Clients in unsafe areas
Signage, barricades, clear instructions on arrival
No alcohol
Kicks, bites, crush injury
Use experienced staff and their PPE
Copies of relevant Acts, Regulations, Australian Standards and Codes of Practices can be obtained from WorkCover NSW and/or Standards Australia
DATE PREPARED : MARCH 2015
REVISION DATE: MARCH 2016
W ORK HEALTH SAFETY & INJURY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS MANUAL
WHSIMS 007
SAFE W ORK METHOD STATEMENT
PAGE
AUTHORISED BY : AS
ISSUE :
1 OF 3
FOUR
Procedure (in steps)
Possible Hazards in Executing Procedure
Key Safety Controls & Associated Procedures
Checking horse coming into the
parade area
Risk of injuries from trampling
Strappers footwear safety approved
All people (except strappers) to keep a minimum 2m
distance from all horses
Horse parading – lead / parade
horses
Collision of horses entering and leaving parade
area
Injuries from trampling
Unruly horses
Lose control of horse
Injury to clients / spectators
All horses to parade on same direction
Clear instructions on timing of showing horses
Safe area for Owners
Injuries from unruly horses
Safe area to be designated by trainer
Owners to sty in safe area at all times
Owners leave
Clients left in area
Inspection of stables
Removal of barriers etc
Muscle strain
Light barricades, correct lifting techniques.
Use experienced staff
Advise clients of need for quiet behaviour
Advise staff if any problem with particular horses
Copies of relevant Acts, Regulations, Australian Standards and Codes of Practices can be obtained from WorkCover NSW and/or Standards Australia
DATE PREPARED : MARCH 2015
REVISION DATE: MARCH 2016